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Mid level attorney jobs go to lawyers ready to own matters end to end, take on client relationships with limited partner oversight, and guide junior associates through complex legal work. Openings run across Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid settings, and employers like Jobot, Husch Blackwell, and Cooley LLP hiring at this level now.
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416424Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Attorney
Civilian Office of Police Accountability
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,144
This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
This position is with the City’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and provides legal counsel in support of the agency’s mission to conduct fair police misconduct investigations and advises the investigative staff and department management on matters related to the department’s operations, and performs related duties as required.
Under direction of senior management, the Attorney provides legal counsel to investigators regarding all substantive issues that arise from the office’s investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides advice on legal issues related to investigations including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and contracts.
- Provides legal counsel on topics such as: evidence collection, labor and employment including collective bargaining agreements and the employee’s duty to cooperate, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances.
- Advises the Investigators and Supervising Investigators on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
- Writes and edits summary investigative reports.
- Performs legal research; writes and edits legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
- Prepares affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions.
- Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate.
- Provides training on legal issues as requested by senior management.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and programs, as required
- Performs related duties as required.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Location: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60622
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
NOTE: You must include a writing sample (10-15 pages in length) as an attachment to your application. The writing sample must be an original work (either wholly or substantially authored by you) and must reflect legal reasoning, such as a legal memo, motion to court, legal article, or research paper.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705)
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous substantive work experience, at least one (1) year, in one of the following areas: criminal law, constitutional law, labor law, administrative law, or police oversight.
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from November 13, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CDT on November 27, 2026. No exceptions will be made.
Job Posting
: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
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416424Description
BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
Attorney
Civilian Office of Police Accountability
Number of Positions: 1 (Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)
Starting Salary: $90,144
This position is open to current AFSCME BIDDERS AND the PUBLIC. Only current City employees covered under the City’s Collective Bargaining Agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4, & 5 are considered BIDDERS and are eligible to bid. Qualified BIDDERS who properly submit a bid application will receive preference over any non-bidders.
BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND
1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”
2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)
3. Select your correct bargaining unit
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION.
This position is with the City’s Civilian Office of Police Accountability (COPA) and provides legal counsel in support of the agency’s mission to conduct fair police misconduct investigations and advises the investigative staff and department management on matters related to the department’s operations, and performs related duties as required.
Under direction of senior management, the Attorney provides legal counsel to investigators regarding all substantive issues that arise from the office’s investigations.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Provides advice on legal issues related to investigations including issues concerning local, state, and federal laws, statutes, and contracts.
- Provides legal counsel on topics such as: evidence collection, labor and employment including collective bargaining agreements and the employee’s duty to cooperate, and the interpretation and enforcement of statutes and ordinances.
- Advises the Investigators and Supervising Investigators on strategic and legal investigative matters, including investigative techniques and the strength of evidence obtained.
- Writes and edits summary investigative reports.
- Performs legal research; writes and edits legal memoranda on issues related to investigations.
- Prepares affidavits and other documents for criminal, civil or administrative actions.
- Coordinates with outside law enforcement and prosecutorial entities as appropriate.
- Provides training on legal issues as requested by senior management.
- Assists in the development of departmental policies, procedures, and programs, as required
- Performs related duties as required.
NOTE: The list of essential duties is not intended to be exhaustive; there may be other duties that are essential to particular positions within the class.
Location: 1615 W. Chicago Ave, 4th floor, Chicago, IL 60622
THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE
Qualifications
MINIMUM QUALFICATIONS
NOTE: You must include a writing sample (10-15 pages in length) as an attachment to your application. The writing sample must be an original work (either wholly or substantially authored by you) and must reflect legal reasoning, such as a legal memo, motion to court, legal article, or research paper.
Licensure, Certification, or Other Qualifications
Admission to the Illinois Bar (or eligible for admission on motion to the Illinois Bar pursuant to Illinois Supreme Court Rule 705)
Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:
Previous substantive work experience, at least one (1) year, in one of the following areas: criminal law, constitutional law, labor law, administrative law, or police oversight.
NOTE: You must provide your valid U.S. driver's license at time of processing.
ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer.
City of Chicago
Please note, all positions with the City of Chicago close promptly at 11:59pm C.D.T. Applications for this position will be accepted from November 13, 2026, until 11:59p.m. CDT on November 27, 2026. No exceptions will be made.
Job Posting
: Nov 13, 2026, 12:00:00 AM |Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External
: Nov 27, 2026, 11:59:00 PMPay Basis
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Mid Level Attorney Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level attorney job?
Position yourself around ownership: highlight matters you managed from intake to resolution, decisions you made without close supervision, and clients you handled directly. Tailor your resume to show depth in a practice area rather than breadth across many. Mid level hiring committees want evidence that you can run a file, not just assist on one, so lead with outcomes and responsibility, not just tasks completed.
Which companies hire mid level attorneys?
Companies hiring mid level attorneys right now include Jobot, Husch Blackwell, and Cooley LLP, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a mix of law firms expanding associate ranks, in-house legal teams at corporations, and government agencies filling roles that require seasoned but not yet senior counsel.
Are there remote mid level attorney jobs?
Yes, though availability varies by practice area. About 49% of mid level attorney openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with litigation and court-dependent roles more likely to require in-person work while transactional, compliance, and contract roles offer more flexibility. Filtering by work setting on Migrate Mate lets you narrow to openings that match your preference.
How do I move up to a mid level attorney role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on demonstrated ownership over time. Focus on deepening expertise in one or two practice areas rather than rotating broadly, volunteer for matters where you can take primary responsibility, and seek feedback on client-facing work. Attorneys who move up fastest can show a progression from supporting work to leading it, with measurable results attached to their efforts.
Which industries hire the most mid level attorneys?
Mid Level attorney roles concentrate in Staffing & Recruiting, Law & Legal Services, and Consulting & Professional Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors tend to generate consistent demand at the mid level because they require attorneys who can handle recurring legal work independently without the cost of senior counsel on every matter.